Liposuction is a medical term for cosmetic surgery that removes fat from different areas of the human body. Some of the most common areas where liposuction surgery is performed include the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, the neck, and backs of the arms. Liposuction is neither a weight loss technique nor it is an alternative to exercise instead it is a form of body shaping. The amount of fat removed differs according to the liposuction method, surgeon, and the patient.